July 18 - Two More Thrilling Names for MGM Macau Tennis Masters

[July 18, Macau] MGM and IMG recently unveiled the inaugural MGM Macau Tennis Masters and announced the participation of Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic, along with close friends and top ten players Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe. Now this exciting event is thrilled to announce the addition of the sensational Emma Raducanu and Asia’s most captivating young talent, Wu Yibing, to the star-studded line-up.

Taking place on 2-3 December 2023 at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, the largest indoor sports facility in the region, this mixed hardcourt tournament will feature four players from the men’s tour and two from the women’s circuit. The singles matches will be played in a best-of-three set format, with a ten-point match tiebreak replacing the third set.

A press conference was held today at MGM MACAU to announce more details, with representatives including Hubert Wang, President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM; Luiz Carvalho, IMG Senior Vice President, Tennis Events; Christine Lam, Vice President of the Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government; Ricky Hoi, Deputy Director of Macao Government Tourism Office and Ma Iao Iao, Chairman of the Macau Tennis Association.

The action-packed MGM Macau Tennis Masters will consist of two men’s singles matches and one mixed doubles on Saturday, followed by a women’s singles match and two men’s singles matches on Sunday, culminating in an evening awards ceremony.

“Macau is a premier entertainment destination and in collaboration with MGM, IMG is truly excited about this two-day event,” Luiz Carvalho, Senior Vice President, Tennis Events from IMG said. “After years without top-flight tennis in Macao, we believe this is the perfect location for two days of high-level sports entertainment.

“We previously announced Belinda, Taylor and Frances - three stars with distinct personalities that will captivate sports fans in Macau and the surrounding area. Now, having Emma Raducanu and Wu Yibing join them is brilliant and adds more fire power.”

“There will be an even greater connection to the local community. Emma’s Chinese roots and her remarkable rise to stardom by winning the US Open have made her a global sensation, while Wu Yibing’s historic feat as the first Chinese national to win an ATP tournament has significantly elevated his standing in world tennis.”

“With MGM Macau Tennis Masters being a large scale international indoor tennis tournament held in Macau, we are dedicated to present a spectacular sports extravaganza, appealing to fans and spectators from all around the world to come to Macau,” said Hubert Wang, President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM. “Through a series of world class sporting actions with the presence of A-list players, we aim to form a synergy to help promote the city’s charm, maximizing the potential of sports tourism.”

Emma Raducanu remarkable rise into the world’s top ten embodies the essence of a true dream come true. Her extraordinary path from the qualifying rounds to capturing the title at the 2021 US Open was truly remarkable, she transformed into a sporting superstar and one of the most recognisable faces in the world of sports. Fluent in Mandarin, courtesy of her Chinese mother, the 20-year-old has amassed a global fanbase drawn to her exceptional skills and multicultural heritage.

China has long awaited a male tennis player to celebrate, and that dream became a reality earlier in 2023 when Wu Yibing became the first national player to win an ATP title. In back-to-back matches, which involved saving championship points, the former junior world No.1 defeated Taylor Fritz and John Isner to claim the Dallas title.

“We are glad that the MGM Macau Tennis Masters is being hosted in Macau and are excited to see so many world-renowned tennis players coming to the city. We eagerly anticipate the two-day event of outstanding tennis and thrilling matches.” Pun Weng Kun, President of the Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government said. “This international tennis event will certainly attract crowds of tourists and encourage them to prolong their stay in Macau.”

The MGM Macau Tennis Masters will soon announce one more men’s player to complete the impressive line-up.

“We are honored to be part of this major tournament, featuring global stars and champions of some of the biggest titles in the world,” said Ma Iao Iao, Chairman of the Macau Tennis Association. “We warmly welcome the six world class players competing in our city. The fans at the Macao East Asian Games Dome are expected to create a sensational atmosphere, which will give these exceptional players a warm and memorable moment.”

Ticket sales for the MGM Macau Tennis Masters will open at 12pm on 1 August. For more detailed information, please refer to mgm.mo and the official website of MGM Macau Tennis Masters.

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About IMG

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in the Greater China region. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau.

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include the MGM Art Space, dedicating over 5,000 square feet to display authentic works of art, conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

MGM COTAI is the latest integrated resort of MGM in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, Asia’s first dynamic theater, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

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IMG

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MGM

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